Chapter 380

Lydia was caught off guard, her eyes wide with disbelief. She didn't want to leave, but she knew she had to. After getting into the car, she glared at Madison's profile, as if she wanted to stab her with a dozen invisible daggers.

After the Murphies left, Jaxon turned to Madison. "Maddie, don't forget that you're Chance's lawfully wedded wife. No matter what, carry yourself with grace and dignity!" With that, he left.

Madison didn't spare Chance a glance either; she turned and got into her car. Chance watched as the Audi drove away before he turned and left.

When he returned to the villa, he found Madison watering the flowers. Clad in a misty blue sweater and trousers, her dark hair framed her peaceful countenance. She didn't seem to notice him as she carefully and lovingly watered the flowers whose names eluded him. After watering, she pruned and trimmed the leaves.

When he walked past her, she didn't say a word, behaving as though he was invisible. Chance went to the study to fi